Segment: Clasic
Production years: 1972, 1973
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The third model of Yamaha’s 4-stroke road sports category, this racy Super Sports model was, very different from its predecessors, the 650 and 750, being the first road bike to have a DOHC 4-valve per cylinder high output engine. Functions such as the worldﾕs first IC regulator, a CV carburetor, an full cradle frame - Duplex type" and is circular steel pipes, frame and front disc brakes were also featured on this model.
YAMAHA TX 500 1972-1973
YAMAHA TX 500 500
| engine specs | Type: | Air Cooled, Four Stroke, Two Cylinder, DOHC | Displacement: | 498 cm3 | Bore X Stroke: | 2.87x2.34 in OR 73 mm | Compression Ratio: | 9:1 | Horsepower: | 48/8500 KW(hp)/RPM | Torque: | 33/6500 lb-ft/RPM OR 45/6500 Nm/RPM | Fuel System: | Carburetor |
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| transmission specs | Gearbox: | 5-Speed | Clutch: | Wet multi-discs | Primary Drive: | - | Final Drive: | Chain |
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| chassis specs | Frame: | Full cradle frame, duplex type of circular steel pipes | Front Suspension: | Telescopic fork | Rear Suspension: | Dual shocks swing arm, preload adjustable | Front Brake: | Disc | Rear Brake: | Drum |
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| dimension specs | Overall Length: | - | Overall Width: | - | Seat Height: | 32 in OR 813 mm | Wheelbase: | - | Ground Clearance: | - | Weight: | 456 lbs OR 207 kg | Fuel Capacity: | 3.4 gallons OR 12.9 L |
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| tyres specs | Front: | 3.25-19 | Rear: | 3.50-18 |
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| power system specs | Power pack: | - | Nominal Capacity: | - | Maximum Capacity: | - | Charger type: | - | Charging time (normal): | - | Charging time (quick): | - | Range: | - |
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